MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
£127
| MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | MacNair's | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48% | 47.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 45 yr |
| Price | £125 | £126.72 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £127.
For beginners: Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£125 vs £126.72)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£126.72 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy MacNair's?
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Invergordon 45 Year Old 1966 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)